Ultimate Guide to Armor Stats in Ark Survival Ascended: Dura vs. Armor

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, ARK: Survival Ascended / 02 Jan 2023

Yo Survivors!! You tryna get the lowdown on armor stats in Ark Survival Ascended? Well you’re in the right place… Armor in Ark?? It ain’t just about lookin’ fly while dodgin’ dino bites. It’s a complex game of numbers, where durability (Dura) & armor stat play like MVPs; let’s break it down:

Understand the Basics: The Fab Four

First up in Ark Ascended, your armor’s got four key stats:

Armor: This is like your shield against hits…

Durability (Dura): Think of it as your armor’s health bar. The higher -> the longer it lasts.

Cold Resist: Keeps you chill in the snow.

Heat Resist: Keeps you cool in the lava zones.

Now, don’t get it twisted; all these stats matter but some are more equal than others.

Durability is King, Armor is Queen

Here’s the real talk: durability’s where it’s at; you got armor with high armor stat, looks dope, right?? Nah… not always. It’s like having a glass cannon – hits hard but breaks easy. A piece with high Dura? That’s your tank; it might take more hits but it stays in the fight longer.

Remember this: Every 16 points of damage to your armor chops down its Dura by one. So more Dura = more hits you can take before your gear goes kaput…

Armor’s Still Cool, Though

Don’t get it twisted, armor stat’s still important; it reduces the damage you take per hit… but here’s the kicker: if your armor breaks after a couple of hits, what’s the point?? That’s why Dura’s your first pick, then you eye the armor stat.

Cold & Heat Resists

These stats?? They’re like your personal AC & heater. The higher they are, the better you handle extreme temps. And in Ark, where weather’s wilder than a raptor on the run, you better pay attention to these…

Special Shoutout: Tech Armor

Tech armor’s a different beast. It’s got solid Dura & armor right off the bat so it’s kinda balanced. But remember, the same rules apply: Check Dura first, then armor.

Real-World Example: Surviving the Bite

Let’s say you’re up against a Giganotosaurus, right? This ain’t no time for paper-thin armor. You need gear that can take hit after hit. So if you’re choosing between a high-armor, low-Dura piece & vice versa, go for the Dura. Surviving 10 bites is better than looking tough for one…

The Bottom Line: Dura First, Armor Next

So here’s the deal – when you’re gear hunting, eyeball that Dura stat first. Then check the armor… and don’t forget about your temp resistances; it’s about lasting longer in the fight, not just taking one mega hit.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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